[{"id": 10945928, "authorName": "Jmr2787", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmr2787/", "bidAmount": 1968, "content": "$1,968 bid placed by Jmr2787", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678804584, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10945951, "authorName": "liftking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/liftking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color combo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678804786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10945966, "authorName": "Moepoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moepoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car - love the color combo, as well as the 4 barrel, 4 speed setup.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678804932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946017, "authorName": "PeachStateClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peachstateclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice CS! I know that road in the driving video :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678805398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946021, "authorName": "PeachStateClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peachstateclassics/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by PeachStateClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678805418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10946026, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the seller. And please feel free to contact me regarding questions about our California special Mustang.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678805441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946042, "authorName": "PeachStateClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peachstateclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sboresow, nice job with the listing presentation.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678805583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946103, "authorName": "Forder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forder/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember seeing this car when it was at R&A Motorsports. Beautiful machine and the color combo plus 4-speed put it towards the top of my all-time favorite CS's", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678805943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946115, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please feel free to contact me using the contact seller button on the listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678805992, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946133, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see an enthusiast spec'd CS for once. I swear every other one I see has a C code with a C4 and an open diff. This one actually has some performance bits.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1678806109, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946191, "authorName": "mlesko73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mlesko73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a gorgeous example.\r\nBlack over red is simply stunning.\r\nA red CS w a 390 recently went RNM here, it will be interesting to see where this one goes.\r\nBest of luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678806634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946226, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Calstickshift\r\n\r\nFrom what I've read, most were minimally optioned to keep the sticker price down. \"The look of a Shelby for the everyman\" or something along those lines.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678806951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946248, "authorName": "EddieNap", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eddienap/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tilt-away, Deluxe Interior and Air Conditioning make these particular California Special models much more special. Looks like those options were added though, and not on the Marti. Not ordered originally. Another desirable valuable addition would have been headrests.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678807111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946256, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the Marti Report is accurate, someone sunk a ton of time and money into this. Notably, adding a complete factory A/C system, as well as the tilt wheel, deluxe interior, and so on. And, those Shelby-spec Goodyear Speedway tires are crazy-expensive.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1678807167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946270, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carfoollane, I think you are right. Ford pioneered the poser car with the CS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678807265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946467, "authorName": "sylgroeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sylgroeschl/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by sylgroeschl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678808752, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10946823, "authorName": "PeachStateClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peachstateclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sboresow, sorry if I missed it. Does the AC work/blow cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678811440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10946872, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the AC works and blows cold air.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1678811734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10947192, "authorName": "PeachStateClassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peachstateclassics/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by PeachStateClassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678813350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10948556, "authorName": "tomgs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomgs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing car black on this dark red is the bomb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678818850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10948951, "authorName": "sylgroeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sylgroeschl/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by sylgroeschl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678820299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10951350, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an irrational liking for these, must be having 'California' in the name. Any car that has that word in its name better be cool, and a '68 Mustang will always be cool.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678829463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10952982, "authorName": "arpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arpy/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by arpy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678842656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10954343, "authorName": "pr10r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pr10r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About the steering wheel [coulmn] Titl away, [like the older T-Birds] or just tilt ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678884870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10955011, "authorName": "Bricklin128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin128/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Steve. I see she is for sale. Guys I owned this car from 1992 until 2014. I bought it from the seller and years later the seller purchased the car from me. This car has been pampered since it\u2019s original restoration approximately 1988/89. After I purchased the car I brought it up to the level of MCA Concours Trailered and showed the car several years. Good luck in the sale!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1678892281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10955559, "authorName": "sylgroeschl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sylgroeschl/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by sylgroeschl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678897144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10955719, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Our California Special has a tilt away steering column", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1678898428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10955781, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Bricklin128 for your nice comments!\r\nWe will always have incredible memories from the California Special..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1678898876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10959343, "authorName": "Guinness1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guinness1963/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Guinness1963", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678913396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10960536, "authorName": "FAAAGENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faaagent/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by FAAAGENT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678917985, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10961494, "authorName": "nhcarnut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nhcarnut/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by nhcarnut", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678927820, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10962150, "authorName": "FAAAGENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faaagent/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by FAAAGENT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678938497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10962375, "authorName": "machcopper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machcopper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, nice color combination, Black over Red, Mine is a Red over Black with a 390 4 speed. Can not wait to watch the bids soar on this one. If I sell mine before the end of this auction I may be a bidder as well. I like Black over Red.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678945632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10962923, "authorName": "User32wa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/user32wa/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by User32wa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678972163, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10963074, "authorName": "AutoTrendsTX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autotrendstx/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by AutoTrendsTX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678973854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10965584, "authorName": "FAAAGENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faaagent/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by FAAAGENT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1678989868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10974484, "authorName": "dtjwnbarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtjwnbarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why the incorrect replacement door tag? It obviously doesn\u2019t match the Marti report?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679076211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10977816, "authorName": "dtjwnbarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtjwnbarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, what exactly are pics 248-250 showing? And if the engine is a replacement, what did it come out of?\nThanks,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679088677, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10979303, "authorName": "FAAAGENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faaagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Door tag is correct for a coupe, but Marti Report is incorrect because it shows code 65A which is a Fast Back. California Specials only came on Coupe\u2019s, no fast backs. So Marti Report has incorrect code as we see the car is a Coupe, so what\u2019s up with this Marti Report? California Special was an add on and there is no specific code for it. Only production records can show what this car came with and that\u2019s the VIN # that Marti has access to. I can only assume Marti typed the incorrect Fastback code of 65A, which never came in California Special?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679099192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10979333, "authorName": "FAAAGENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faaagent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Marti report doesn\u2019t match door tag?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679099540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10980651, "authorName": "bjabby68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjabby68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "65A is a standard coupe, and 65B is a deluxe coupe. \nSome people get door tags that match their car\u2019s current configuration.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679143295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10980654, "authorName": "bjabby68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjabby68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the story regarding the driver side lower door jamb welding? Was the car hit? Rust repair?\nThe same type of weld is at the trunk/quarter panel line. Looks like that quarter was replaced.\n\nAlso, what\u2019s on the radio buttons?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679143712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10981077, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree that the Marti Report does not match the tags on our car. The car tags are correct...the Marti Report is wrong. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. I am working on resolving this issue. I have contacted the folks at Marti, and we are waiting to hear back from them ASAP.The car was completly restored in 1988. We submitted all of the \"restoration paperwork\" that we have in our possession. The paperwork was submitted to BAT. We are not aware of any accidents on our California Special.\r\nThe engine was replaced when the car was originally restored in 1988. I am not aware of where the replacement engine was purchased from. As I indicated, please feel free to review all of the paperwork that we submitted. The paperwork is titled \" Midwest Computer Association Inc. \r\nI just uncovered the California Special, and the buttons on the radio had dust on them. I have removed the dust, and the buttons are in excellent condition. All of the radio buttons are black and in excellent condition. I will continue to answer all questions, and I will continue to seek out the correct answers to questions . Our Califormia Special has been impeccably taken care of since its complete restoration back in 1988.The California Special has been showen multiple, multiple times in MCA trailered Concourse division. It has won multiple times by us and the gentleman who we sold the car to. The questions regarding the Marti Report are very valid, and we plan on getting a resolution from Marti ASAP. The questions regarding the Marti Report have never been brought to our attention until now.\r\nThank you for the questions, and I hope to have a speedy resolution.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1679148864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10981107, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bricklin128 Thank you for your questions. The door tag is correct for the car. I reviewed the information I received when I researched the door tag, and the door tag is Correct for the car. The Marti Report has errors as it lists a incorrect body style, and a incorrect trim code. The door tag has never been removed under our ownership. I will reach out to the gentleman who was the previous owner before we bought the car back from him, and I will confirm this with him.Thank you agin for your patience and for the questions regarding our car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679149189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10981152, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "see comments below...Thank you! @Bricklin128", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679149609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10981870, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spoke with the previous owner, and he confirmed that the car tag has never been changed or removed. In addition, A Marti report ws not avaliable when our car was completly restored in 1988.\r\nOur car ws born as a 65 A which indictes in 1968 our car was born with Standard Interior.\r\nI believe that R@A motor sports decided to upgrade our car with a Deluxe Interior in 1988. As a result, our California Special is a very rare car with it's current status being 302 engine, 4 speed, 302, transmission, with a tilt away steering column, and deluxe interior. I don't believe their is another 1968 California Special that is like ours that has been loved and taken care of it's entire life since 1988. I stand by our car...aint she pretty....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679156527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10984765, "authorName": "dtjwnbarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtjwnbarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is a very nice car, no doubt. However, the documentation doesn\u2019t seem to support what the listing says. A new Marty report would certainly go along way in clearing that up, if it is in fact, wrong, I still have a question about pics 248 through 250. If you could explain those, I would appreciate it. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679169507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10986894, "authorName": "Misterz1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/misterz1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could be a factory error on that door tag. Had that issue with my 66. The vin on the door was off by one number. 65A is correct for the coupe with a standard interior. 65B was deluxe coupe. 63A and 63B is for the fastback. I have a Cali Special and it says the same (65A)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679184913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10988702, "authorName": "Dwait", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dwait/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The build sheet says automatic transmission. When was the 4 speed added? Marti report says 4 speed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679236732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10988907, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding pages 248-250, that is the Ford invoice ( photocopy of one) for a Ford Mustang California Special... this is a wrong invoice. The invoice you are asking about shows a 390 motor, our GT/CS has a 302. I will contine searching for invoice for our car, and if I find it I will add photos of it to BAT. Thank you for askng the question. I have answered it to the very best of my ability.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679238986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10988938, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Per my memory. I did see our GT/CS when it was a\" barn find\". I recall the car as always having a 4 speed. I also remember seeing the car( unrestored at this point), and speaking to R@A MOtorsports and all of us were very excited the our GT/CS was a 4 speed as this is rather rare of a GT/CS.\r\nI have answered this question to the very best of my ability and memory.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679239273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10990117, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Images of the invoice (previously #248-250) have been removed from the listing as they are unrelated to the vehicle -BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679247203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10991589, "authorName": "dtjwnbarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dtjwnbarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for clearing up pics 248-250, as it did clearly show an x code 390 base vehicle. It seems that a lot of your documentation is either \"from memory\" or not for this car. That is concerning, to say the least. Is there any original documentation for this car? Still a very nice looking car, but I think that all that is provable right now is that it is a very nice 68 Mustang that currently has a replacement 302, a very cool color combination, a beautiful interior, power steering, front disc brakes and other factory options that probably weren't at all original, and a 4 speed transmission, original or not. Nothing wrong with any of that, but nothing that proves it is anything more than a very basic GT/CS with a 302 and possible 4 speed manual transmission. And even that is in doubt if you are claiming that the Marti report is wrong. Sorry to dump all of this on you, but it all affects the value of the car to bidders. \n\nI am not even saying that I am not still interested, but for what it is right now only. A new Marti report, documentation that the original restoration was based on, other documentation proving the history of the car, etc. is needed to know the true possible value.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1679254379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10994943, "authorName": "rmarks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmarks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bricklin128 since you mentioned your a previous long-term owner, can you provide any insight on what the car had options wise when you owned it? Did you add options? Feedback from whom you bought it from on what they did to it? Any paperwork from them or that you might still have?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679280804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10994986, "authorName": "rmarks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmarks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller while the door tag rivets appear older, the data plate is clearly a reproduction and for some reason was trimmed at the bottom an trimmed to have rounded edges at the top as well.\r\n\r\nAlso, there is green paint showing around the door latch screw. Was the driver door replaced at some point?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679281669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10995068, "authorName": "Bricklin128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin128/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "rmarks As the owner of the car, some several years, I purchased the car as it is today. I brought it to the level of concours trailered for MCA. I detailed the undercarriage of the car. Replaced any bright work or chrome as needed. There were no Marti Reports back then and as they became available I never ordered one for that Mustang. I subsequently obtained the Michigan and Atlanta ARI Raceways Pace Cars. (428cj convertibles). And became very active with them. The Cal Special didn\u2019t get much action. When the seller approached me about purchasing the car, no Marti was ordered as it was the prior owner. I feel the Marti report is correct and when the car was restored at age 20, additional upgrades were added at that time after seeing a Marti report for the first time on this auction. Again any upgrades I did was aesthetics. I don\u2019t have paperwork on my things I did to the car, sorry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679284233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10996695, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bricklin128 I am sure through the concourses some of these issues would have come up.\nIt has definitely been hit in the left rear quarter. That all being said it is still a really nice car that I think the Marti is probably wrong. The modified door tag is a little worry some which I am sure would have been noticed on a concourse evaluation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679327863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10996792, "authorName": "Bricklin128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin128/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "tazer21. You are incorrect. Several gold trophies. Never a question. All things could be factory ordered is what MC A looks at. Guys this is not my sale and I\u2019m not comfortable trying to defend a car I do not own.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679328517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11000462, "authorName": "snfoster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snfoster/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by snfoster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679343100, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11000661, "authorName": "Fallschirmjager", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fallschirmjager/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Fallschirmjager", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679343840, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11000690, "authorName": "snfoster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snfoster/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by snfoster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679343941, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11002155, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Our GT/CS is authentic and has been loved, admired and has been impeccably been cared for since it's complete restoration back in 1988. When we sold the car, our family felt a void in our lives, as our garage felt rather empty and looked different. We were comforted to know tht our GT/CS was with a awesome new owner, who was enjoying the car, and showing the car! Several years later, we tracked down the car, and made a immediate decison to bring the GT/CS back home and we have enjoyed the car once again.\r\nWithout a doubt, it is the best Mustang we have ever owned, and it will always be in our hearts!\r\nOur car is beyond special for many reasons...is there another GT/CS out there that has the beauty and special features that our car has?\r\nThank you all for your interest in our GT/CS!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679350045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11003323, "authorName": "Clell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clell/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Clell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679361982, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11003842, "authorName": "FAAAGENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/faaagent/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by FAAAGENT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679369791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11004430, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sboresow Wow, I absolutely love the combo. Too bad that Ford would put a red stripe on a black Mustang and not a Shelby. With the red deluxe interior this is one fine looking Cal Spec and a 4 speed to boot. I love the colors so much I painted my 68 Shelby in these same colors. I suspect this car should go much higher in the next 5 plus hours. Good luck. https://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbymann1970/49339188927/in/dateposted-public/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679402531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11004672, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for your kind comments Shelbymann70. We feel the same way about our GT/Cs... We will certainly miss having her!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679405246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11004735, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you godabitbi...I agree with your comment regarding the unavalibility of a Marti Report when our car was restored. This is what happened to us regarding our GT/CS.\r\nThank you for your kind words and explnation!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679405932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11004737, "authorName": "RAM2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ram2/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by RAM2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679405946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11004690, "authorName": "godabitibi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/godabitibi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very nice little driver. And I would love to own it. 4 barrel J code small block four speed, WOW ! This is a GT 350 powertrain.\nMany cars were updated before the Marti report were available. I did it myself.\nThis one was updated with deluxe interior, power steering, power brakes, A/C, both consoles, styles steel wheels etc etc. Is this bad ? NO, but please please don't say the Marti is wrong.\nCome on ! I understang your dispointment to find out it is not TOTALLY original but PLEASE admit it. The door tag IS NOT original.\nThis is STILL a nice little car to enjoy.\nIf it was mine I would put MORE non original parts, shelby nose ten spokes and make a Black Hornet clone with it. With red stipes at the bottom.\nAnd very seriously if I hadn't just bought a Gallardo I would probably bit to buy it. \nI love it's potential.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679406057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11004795, "authorName": "godabitibi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/godabitibi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And the driver side floor pan has been replaced too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679406523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11004859, "authorName": "BenPeppard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benpeppard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Mustang - GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679407150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11005155, "authorName": "machcopper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machcopper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I think this is one beautiful Cal Special. The upgrades only enhance the car. It is to bad I'm selling my 390 4 speed car as well because these cars are fun to drive and a lot of people today still need to be educated on the fact these were a production car and not a modified mustang by an owner. The value on these cars will only continue to rise.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679409801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11005468, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@machcopper stop trying to hack...we know you have one that won't sell!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679412672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11005489, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the combo of this car, also love the added AC, only makes it worth more since it looks period!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679412727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11006046, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tazer21 I love this combo as seen in my link below. I started collecting parts in the 80s to make my 70 Shelby GT350 vert a loaded car. It is a 4 speed car. Now I had collected air cond which means cutting the firewall and core support. I had Am/FM, intermittent wipers and a tilt wheel for it. I was going to paint it black and have Phoenix graffix make me up a stripe kit or stencil kit in red for my car. But alas the Eminger reports were found and Kevin got the info from Ford to create his Marti reports. So IF I would have started doing this sooner I would have had the same result as this car so to speak but instead I went back red but added white stripes to match my top. I commend the builder for doing what they did on this car. If I had my pick of a 302 J code or a 390 S code I'd pick the J because of ease of working on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679417081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11006165, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelbymann70 \r\nTotally agree on the 302...your sounds like quite the project! Wow", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679417729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11006259, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks to all of you for your participation, and enthusiastic commnets regarding our GT/CS. I am here to answer any future questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679418204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11006529, "authorName": "bjabby68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjabby68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the bottom of the driver side rocker damaged (260), and why is there a tear in the frame (261)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679419336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11006837, "authorName": "sboresow (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sboresow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This existed before our ownership of the car, and I am unaware of how it may have happened.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679420504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11006931, "authorName": "Jmose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmose/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Jmose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679420847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007010, "authorName": "dr1crab3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr1crab3/", "bidAmount": 34500, "content": "$34,500 bid placed by dr1crab3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007020, "authorName": "Clell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clell/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Clell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007034, "authorName": "dr1crab3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr1crab3/", "bidAmount": 36500, "content": "$36,500 bid placed by dr1crab3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007039, "authorName": "Jmose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmose/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Jmose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007046, "authorName": "dr1crab3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr1crab3/", "bidAmount": 38500, "content": "$38,500 bid placed by dr1crab3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007058, "authorName": "Jmose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmose/", "bidAmount": 39500, "content": "$39,500 bid placed by Jmose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421324, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007076, "authorName": "snfoster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snfoster/", "bidAmount": 39750, "content": "$39,750 bid placed by snfoster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421399, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007088, "authorName": "Jmose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmose/", "bidAmount": 41500, "content": "$41,500 bid placed by Jmose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007109, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lots of first time bidders", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679421511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007119, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 41750, "content": "$41,750 bid placed by tazer21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007122, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bjabby68 while that tear looks ugly it appears to be torn when someone hooked up a hook to that hole. I've seen a lot of frames with damage/tears around those holes. I don't believe it would affect the structure of the car. Car could have been stuck and pulling off that hole that would be the end result in most cases. those holes were not meant to be tie down holes.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679421570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007127, "authorName": "wdogan42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdogan42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what exactly is the California special?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007133, "authorName": "Jmose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmose/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by Jmose", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007141, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdogan42 do a Google search", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1679421625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007149, "authorName": "Outsider0120", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outsider0120/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow nice car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679421650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007150, "authorName": "dr1crab3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr1crab3/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by dr1crab3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421652, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11007166, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was closer, bet reserve is 45", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007170, "authorName": "Curvette1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curvette1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened to al those other bidders?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421716, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007190, "authorName": "TexasStable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasstable/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always liked these cars and their potential for appreciation. Not incredibly rare, so affordable to many who are interested in having something somewhat unique.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1679421777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007192, "authorName": "dr1crab3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr1crab3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/21/23 for $42,500 to dr1crab3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421783, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11007199, "authorName": "eskothomson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskothomson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats on a first win!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007201, "authorName": "tazer21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tazer21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice purchase!\r\n'", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679421815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007202, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dr1crab3 congrats on a VERY sharp car!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1679421818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007255, "authorName": "Jmose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jmose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, I thought that was my bid. LOL OOPS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679422042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11007675, "authorName": "Bricklin128", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin128/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations! You will enjoy this car! (Well done Cal Special).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679423557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11012885, "authorName": "Leestoplay07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leestoplay07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy., the last one I seen ., was at Green River, Utah., it was Gold with black vinyl top and black interior. Circle around\u2014CA Special back quarter panels ., sad it was abused , I think it was 1968 ., I was OTR 18 wheeler then GTS Gainey ., out of GA ., I live in Duncan Oklahoma., anyway., cool ride and hope you the best time with you great CA Special.! From Darel Lee \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679458787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11013161, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tazer21 it was quite the project. Started in 1996 and finished in 2003 with winning MCA concours gold. 20 years later still enjoying it and collecting assy line parts for the next go around for SAAC judging. https://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbymann1970/52621275170/in/dateposted-public/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1679483111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13105265, "authorName": "Mrlen2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrlen2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love Mustang California Specials. Growing up in California, I have unique special childhood memories of the CS model. Someday I hope to own one, ideally as nice as this one. Enjoy!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701529800, "type": "comment"}]